September – October 2003 Issue

Summer writing workshop participants interview college and high school students about their family background and how it influences their life.

Chris, 15, wishes others would recognize that not every Hispanic is Mexican.

When your dad’s a dentist you learn a lot about oral hygiene. Eddie, 16, fills us in with this Q&A.

If you want to get a little taste of Mexico in Southern California, go downtown and check out Olvera Street, one of the oldest parts of Los Angeles. Check out these photos!

Need a dentist? Not all these dental services are available at all agencies, so call the facilities below to find

Though he’s mean, he’s Emily’s favorite teacher.

Readers respond to stories in our May – June 2003 issue.

Gary, 16, hung with the professional critics and got a sneak peek at this year’s offerings from the WB, UPN, Fox and NBC. It’s not all bad!

Family members, a cherished notebook of memories and a lost love who died are our contest winners’ favorite things.

Danielle, 16, spent two great weeks this summer crawling through caves and eating mushroom slush.